Cryptic crossword clue
Various roads set out 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ASSORTED

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The straight part
We know that "Various" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case various = assorted.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ASSORTED mean?

ASSORTED verb
  1. To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class.
  2. To be of a kind with.
  3. To be associated with; to consort with.
  4. To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods.
ASSORTED adjective
  1. Composed of a number of different kinds or types; mixed; miscellaneous.

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